Qeydar

Qeydar is a city in the Central District of Khodabandeh County, Zanjan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Qeydar is well-known for its agriculture.

Language
Azerbaijani is the native language of the city.

Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 25,525 in 6,253 households. The following census in 2011 counted 30,251 people in 7,997 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 34,921 people in 10,028 households.

Tourist attractions
Examples of known tourist attractions within the city include the historic Mausoleum of Prophet Qeydar and the ancient Katale Khor caves.

Notable people
Khodabandeh County was the birthplace of Sheikh Shahabaddin Sohravardi.